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Memories Before and after the Sound of Music : An Autobiography by Agathe von Trapp (2010, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100061998818
ISBN-139780061998812
eBay Product ID (ePID)102794531
Product Key Features
Book TitleMemories before and after the Sound of Music : an Autobiography
Number of Pages256 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicWomen, Personal Memoirs, Composers & Musicians, Entertainment & Performing Arts
Publication Year2010
IllustratorYes
GenreBiography & Autobiography
AuthorAgathe Von Trapp
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight7.8 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition22
ReviewsAgathe von Trapp's World War II story is the stuff of legend -- or, as she would have it, myth. In her memoir, Memories Before and After the Sound of Music, von Trapp, the eldest sister in the famed singing family, attempts to set the record straight...Charming., “Many fans of ‘The Sound of Music’ are curious about how much of it is truth and how much is poetic license. This newly released paperback offers some first-person insight.�, The eldest daughter in the Trapp Family Singers writes poignantly…..In her telling, we learn the real details in this truly providential tale about a tight-knit, devoted, and wonderfully gifted family., Many fans of 'The Sound of Music' are curious about how much of it is truth and how much is poetic license. This newly released paperback offers some first-person insight., The eldest daughter in the Trapp Family Singers writes poignantly.....In her telling, we learn the real details in this truly providential tale about a tight-knit, devoted, and wonderfully gifted family., 'Agathe von Trapp's World War II story is the stuff of legend -- or, as she would have it, myth. In her memoir, Memories Before and After the Sound of Music, von Trapp, the eldest sister in the famed singing family, attempts to set the record straight...Charming.' (Washington Post), Agathe von Trapp s World War II story is the stuff of legend -- or, as she would have it, myth. In her memoir, Memories Before and After the Sound of Music, von Trapp, the eldest sister in the famed singing family, attempts to set the record straight...Charming., The eldest daughter in the Trapp Family Singers writes poignantly ..In her telling, we learn the real details in this truly providential tale about a tight-knit, devoted, and wonderfully gifted family., "The eldest daughter in the Trapp Family Singers writes poignantly.....In her telling, we learn the real details in this truly providential tale about a tight-knit, devoted, and wonderfully gifted family." -- Publishers Weekly "Agathe von Trapp's World War II story is the stuff of legend -- or, as she would have it, myth. In her memoir, Memories Before and After the Sound of Music, von Trapp, the eldest sister in the famed singing family, attempts to set the record straight...Charming." -- Washington Post "Many fans of 'The Sound of Music' are curious about how much of it is truth and how much is poetic license. This newly released paperback offers some first-person insight." -- Newsday
Dewey Decimal782.42/092
SynopsisThe heartwarming true story of the family made legendary by The Sound of Music--as told by Agathe, the eldest von Trapp daughter. The Sound of Music has captivated generations with its inspiring story of courage, love, music, and familial devotion. Audiences the world over have taken the von Trapp family into their hearts, joyfully celebrating their many triumphs and their daring escape from the Nazis. In this charming, poignant, and unforgettable memoir, Agathe von Trapp, the eldest daughter, shares the true story of her family, the events that inspired the internationally beloved musical and film, and what happened to the von Trapps in the years after. Blessed with impeccable recall, Agathe shares her vivid memories of a childhood spent in an idyllic Austrian home with her brothers, sisters, and gentle, loving father; of the tragic loss of their mother; of the arrival of Maria; and of the bonding of a close-knit group of siblings who achieved great fame and endured great hardship. Beautifully adorned with Agathe von Trapp's sketches and personal photographs, Memories Before and After the Sound of Music transports readers to a bygone time as it tells the intimate, loving story of a renowned and truly remarkable family., Agathe von Trapp, the oldest daughter in the Trapp Family Singers, offers readers the real story behind an American classic in her poignant and fascinating autobiography Memories Before and After The Sound of Music. The courageous family and events immortalized in the beloved Broadway musical and hit Hollywood film come vibrantly alive in these pages, and Agathe's post- Sound of Music life is equally compelling., The heartwarming true story of the family made legendary by The Sound of Music-as told by Agathe, the eldest von Trapp daughter. The Sound of Music has captivated generations with its inspiring story of courage, love, music, and familial devotion. Audiences the world over have taken the von Trapp family into their hearts, joyfully celebrating their many triumphs and their daring escape from the Nazis. In this charming, poignant, and unforgettable memoir, Agathe von Trapp, the eldest daughter, shares the true story of her family, the events that inspired the internationally beloved musical and film, and what happened to the von Trapps in the years after. Blessed with impeccable recall, Agathe shares her vivid memories of a childhood spent in an idyllic Austrian home with her brothers, sisters, and gentle, loving father; of the tragic loss of their mother; of the arrival of Maria; and of the bonding of a close-knit group of siblings who achieved great fame and endured great hardship. Beautifully adorned with Agathe von Trapp's sketches and personal photographs, Memories Before and After the Sound of Music transports readers to a bygone time as it tells the intimate, loving story of a renowned and truly remarkable family.
LC Classification NumberDB99
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- 15 Feb, 2021
Great trip down memory lane.
Liked all the great pictures of the real family and family history.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 30 Sep, 2020
Nice
Nice product - Interesting to learn more about The familyVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 10 Feb, 2021
Nice history
I really enjoy the Von Trapp storyVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
